The National Research Foundation (NRF), a department within the Prime Minister's Office, sets the national direction for research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) landscape. We develop policies, plans and strategies, fund strategic initiatives that strengthen Singapore’s scientific and technological capabilities, expand our RIE talent base, drive economic growth and national progress; and foster RIE collaboration locally and internationally.

• Work with NRF management and HHP RIE agencies to plan, strategise and implement national research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) initiatives that address national strategic priorities and catalyse economic value creation/capture; • Nurture a dynamic HHP community by fostering synergies among academia, industry and government to accelerate value creation and capture aligned with NRF’s national objectives and goals; • Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technological trends and research breakthroughs in HHP, informing NRF’s strategic planning and resource allocation; • Manage the strategic governance of RIE programmes, ensuring alignment with national objectives and RIE guidelines; • Support NRF senior leadership in hosting foreign delegations, and participating in outgoing visits related to HHP.

• Background in Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Medicine, or related disciplines; • 3-5 years of experience in strategic planning roles, research administration, policy-making, or related fields; • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with ability to translate organisational intent or goals into actionable initiatives to achieve results. • Proficiency in data sciences and project management skills (desirable); • Excellent spoken, written and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders; • Independent, meticulous, organised, resourceful, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and perform under pressure; and • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) was set up on 1 January 2006 as a department under the Prime Minister's Office. It was set up to perform the following: a) To provide secretariat support to the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC), chaired by the Prime Minister; b) To coordinate the research of different agencies within the larger national framework in order to provide a coherent strategic overview and direction; c) To develop policies and plans to implement the five strategic thrusts for the national R&D agenda; and d) To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies approved by the RIEC, and to allocate funding to programmes that meet NRF's strategic objectives.